Audi RS Q8 vs Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Audi RS Q8

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Suv · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Audi RS Q8

The Audi RS Q8 blends supercar-level speed with premium comfort and all-weather AWD in a spacious 5-seat package. It shines on road trips and for luxury-focused buyers, with price and fuel use as the main trade-offs.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety600 hpAWD

Car B

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC pairs strong performance with all‑weather traction and long‑haul practicality, making it a natural fit for road trips and premium family use. Pricing and consumption reflect its performance focus, but pace, space, and safety signals are compelling.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety9.5 L/100kmAWD

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Usage fit

Family 67 / 75

City 16 / 20

Budget / value 10 / 30

Road trip 76 / 75

Performance 51 / 44

Cargo 42 / 38

Practical 38 / 53

Premium 80 / 74

Winter 80 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Audi RS Q8 · Orange = Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Specs side-by-side

Spec Audi RS Q8 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Audi RS Q8

Explosive performance: 600 hp, 800 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 s, 305 km/h top speed
AWD traction for confident, year-round use
Practical for families and trips with 5 seats and a 605-liter cargo area
Focus on premium comfort with a strong safety standing
High purchase price around 114,000
Combined consumption of 12 is thirsty for daily driving
Only five seats with no third row
Less suited to city-first buyers who won’t use its performance potential

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

503 hp and 4.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and merging
AWD traction supports winter and variable‑condition travel
550‑liter trunk and five seats suit road trips and growing families
Safety ranks as a strength alongside premium comfort signals
High purchase price around 100,000 places it at the premium end
Combined consumption of 9.5 may not suit efficiency‑first buyers
Less suited to stop‑start city driving per usage signals
If you rarely need AWD or rapid performance, capability may go unused

Verdict

Pick Audi RS Q8 if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Audi RS Q8 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC if…

Performance & capability

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Audi RS Q8

Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC

Verdict

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